4 bed detached house for sale

Durnford Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18

The fabulous and substantially extended four bedroom detached family home occupies a generous plot on the ever-popular Little Hill Estate. The home is magnificently presented throughout have been comprehensively improved by the current owners during their time. The accommodation is spacious and versatile, ideal for buyers that work from home with several options to create office spaces. The property is superbly located for a numerous local amenities with large supermarkets, smaller shops and services and Wigston's medical and leisure centres all close by. The Little Hill also has its own parage of shops that include a Co-op and post office. In addition, the home is within the catchment for the highly regarded Little Hill and Thythorn Primary Schools. Those who commute with enjoy excellent road links into the city of Leicester and a plethora of other work destinations.

Access to the home is via a smart composite front door that matches the anthracite framed double glazed windows giving the home a modern and eye-catching kerb appeal. The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors through to a ground floor WC and wash hand basin and another that opens to the lounge.

The main lounge is spacious with ample room for a range of sofas/armchairs as well as freestanding display and storage furniture. The room is filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a set of French patio doors, framed by floor to ceiling windows on either side. Half panelled walls and vertically hung radiators add modern finishing touches. Doors from the lounge open to the office/playroom and the kitchen diner.

The kitchen diner is an impressive space running the full length of the home from front to back. Consequently, the kitchen diner is a dual aspect space with a window to the front elevation and a further set of French patio doors again opening to the garden. The kitchen itself includes an extensive range of soft close base and wall-mounted fitted units with a high-gloss finish. Quality work surfaces are completed by a composite one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a five-ring induction hob, with extractor over, mid-level double electric ovens, dishwasher and wine cooler. A bespoke pantry unit accommodates space for an American style fridge/freezer. The dining area has ample space for a large table and chairs ideal for family meals, dinner parties and festive occasions.

On the other side of the lounge is a versatile room created through extension. This has been used by the current owners, as a playroom and is currently presented as an office space. However, this room could be used as a second sitting room or a formal dining room if required. Beyond the study/playroom is a conservatory. The conservatory is used by the owners as a gym but again is a flexible space and can be used at any buyer’s discretion. A set of patio doors provides a third point of access to the garden.

To the first floor, the home has cleverly been reconfigured to create two bedrooms that have en-suites. The principal bedroom is the largest of the four and is a generous double room with views over the garden to the rear. The room benefits from a wall of fitted wardrobes, and a door opens to dressing area with further fitted wardrobes and drawers and on into an en-suite that comprises a corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and a wash hand basin that sits on top of a storage unit. The second bedroom also overlooks the garden and has an en-suite which was created through the conversion and enlargement of a built-in wardrobe. The en-suite includes a large shower cubicle. Low flush WC and wash hand basin that sits on top of a vanity unit. Bedrooms Three and Four also include fitted wardrobes and can also accommodate double beds. They also offer the versatility to be used as office space, dressing room or games room if not required as bedrooms day-to-day.

Finally, there is a refitted and fully tiled family bathroom comprising a three-piece white suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and wash hand basin, again set onto a vanity unit.

To the front of the home a large block paved driveway provides off-road parking for up to four vehicles as well as direct car access to the garage. The garage has light and power and gives further useful storage and utility space.

At the rear is a well-proportioned but relatively low maintenance garden which has a lawn that is surrounded by paved patio seating areas and connecting paths. The patios can comfortably accommodate a variety of outdoor furniture ideal for entertaining family and friends in the warmer summer months. The garden is large enough to extend even further, if required and subject to local planning.

This is a superb family home that offers wide ranging appeal and will suit families of all age ranges. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the space it offers and the quality of presentation throughout.

Wigston is a suburb situated to the South of Leicester City Centre. A popular local hub the main High Street provides a wide range of local shops, amenities, restaurants and eateries. The transport links for commuters are excellent heading into and out of the city by road either by car and regularly serviced bus routes or by rail via South Wigston train station. In addition, there are a number of reputable local schools for all age groups.